Description
Buffer overflow in mg_resolve_from_hosts_file in Mongoose 6.18, when reading from a crafted hosts file.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/issues/1140
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0023
EPSS Percentile
45.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-120
Status
published
Products (1)
cesanta/mongoose
6.18
Published
Aug 22, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026